How to Register a Gun

Registration is not compulsory to possess a firearm while residing in Ohio. There is no need to attain special licensure to purchase a gun from a dealer or private party as long as a person meets the requirements and obtains one through appropriate channels. Whether you are buying from a federally licensed dealer or purchasing through a private sale, there is no stipulated background check; however, it is only legal to sell a long gun to an individual 18 and older or a handgun to an adult aged 21 or older. According to Ohio Revised Code §2923.16, A resident may openly carry a long gun if the individual maintains legal possession of the weapon.

How to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit

To carry a handgun, openly or concealed, demands a higher threshold for evaluation by state and federal authorities, requiring one to procure an Ohio License to Carry a Concealed Handgun. The application process entails filling out mandatory paperwork, passing a standard background check, and providing fingerprints to be recorded. This license will allow limited travel with a concealed weapon out-of-state within approved reciprocity states. Remember that this license is only available to those who have resided within Ohio for at least 45 days.

To apply for your concealed carry license, visit your local sheriff’s office with the listed items in hand:

• A finalized Ohio Application for License to Carry a Concealed Handgun (Form Rev-3-17).
• A certificate of proof of completion of a confirmed firearms safety program.
• A recorded fingerprint card with the applicant’s fingerprints (available on-site).
• One original passport-style color photograph (must be taken within the last 30 days before application submission).
• Suitable payment for all necessary fees (dependent on the county of residence).

Check your county sheriff’s office website to determine if they require an application appointment before visiting. Application acceptance or rejection can take 14-45 days for notification via mail.

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